President Bola Tinubu indeed praised Nigeria’s armed forces at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) summit. However, his statement was more nuanced than a simple boast. Tinubu emphasized that while Nigeria’s brave armed forces can win battles, true victory requires addressing the underlying causes of insecurity.Tinubu also used the opportunity to call for reforms in the United Nations Security Council, seeking greater representation and voice for African countries. He emphasized the need for international cooperation to ensure technology promotes peace and trust, rather than division and alienation
